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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Archie, Greer, Billy, and Ike escape in a ______.

2. Shoola is the daughter of _____.

3. Why is Rev. Greener looking for Archie, Greer, Ike, and Billy?

4. As Ike stands over the albino man and Louise, how does he describe the albino man's skin?

5. What did Mike do before settling in Alaska?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "scoot" indicate about time?

2. How is the Foxcorp party affecting the town?

3. How does Chapter 5 tie back to Chapter 3?

4. How would you describe Mike as a husband?

5. Does Ike try to isolate himself?

6. In Shoola and the Sea Lion, why are the women fascinated by the stranger?

7. Why is Steubins' advice appealing to the town leaders?

8. Why is Alice back in Kuinak?

9. Why does Steubins want to meet with the town leaders?

10. What was so exciting about Ike's life before Kuinak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Despite much of the action in Sailor Song, the truth is infrequently stated; it is merely alluded to. Discuss how the withholding of truth about one's history functions as subplots to this book and Kesey's statements on humanity.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how love and attraction affect characters' actions, honesty, and the dynamics of the story.

Essay Topic 3

In Sailor Song, much of the characters' natures are displayed through their heroic or cowardly actions. Discuss the use of heroism in the book as another commonality between characters, an accelerator for situations, and why it is so critical to "honesty" in the book.

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